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Stay Sweet

Siobhan Vivian
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Stay Sweet

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Siobhan Vivian

Stay Sweet

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Sand Lake, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL800L

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Super Short Summary

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian follows a young woman spending her summer working at a historic ice cream stand in her town. As she uncovers the inspiring legacy of its female founder, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, determination, and leadership while facing unexpected challenges that could change her future.

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,164 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian is largely praised for its engaging exploration of friendship and personal growth within a summer ice cream stand setting. Readers appreciate the vibrant characterization and the heartfelt depiction of female empowerment. However, some critique the predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it offers a sweet, enjoyable read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stay Sweet?

A reader who would enjoy Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian is likely a fan of contemporary YA fiction, featuring themes of friendship, coming-of-age, and entrepreneurship. They might also appreciate titles like Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson and The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han for their blend of summer vibes and personal growth.

4.0

6,164 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Sand Lake, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL800L

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